A two-day-long program to bring together school principals from across the country to explore opportunities for collaboration and mentorship has culminated at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM).
The Exposure Visit Program 2024, organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education ( CBSE) in collaboration with USTM, brought together 34 school principals from various CBSE schools across India. The program aimed at promoting skill education in schools and creating a platform for CBSE to collaborate with higher education institutions to strengthen the education system.
The visit was also an opportunity for the principals to meet with colleagues from other schools and share their experiences in promoting skill education. This would help in strengthening the ties between schools and higher education institutions and promote cross-sector collaboration in education.
In his session on the Exposure Visit, USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque highlighted the importance of the role of a school principal in creating an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. He welcomed the participants and assured them that USTM will continue to extend its support to promote school education.
According to Prof GD Sharma, Vice Chancellor of USTM, the National Education Policy 2020 has emphasized the importance of skill education to become integral to school and higher education. In this regard, CBSE has planned to promote skill education from class 6th onwards in all its affiliated schools. He said that this will not only benefit the students but also create new opportunities for the growth of teachers and principals.
To this effect, Dr Jagadish Barman, Jt Secretary, CBSE Centre of Excellence, said, “This Exposure Visit is expected to leverage the synergies between schools and Higher Educational Institutions and create a positive platform for cohesive interaction in the future learning ecosystem.” He added that the principals of schools can mentor the teachers of their schools, thereby creating unlimited opportunities for further education of teachers.
The Exposure Visit Program 2024 has been a success in promoting skill education in schools across the country. It has also created a platform for collaboration and mentorship between schools and higher education institutions. This is expected to strengthen the education system and create a more skilled workforce to meet the needs of the future.